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Enzymes and Genetics Division is one of the Pioneer Division of the Biotechnology Department, but later became Enzyme Technology Division from the year 2011. The core value of the Division involves Research and Development into the local productions and utilization of Industrial enzymes from agro-industrial waste for use by Industries in Nigeria. The production process involves fermentation processes through solid state and submerged methods using micro-organisms on the agro-industrial wastes.

Recently, the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Ministry of Science and Technology on the Research effort of the developed enzymes in the Division made the Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi an Enzyme Research Centre in Nigeria.

Vision of the Division:

The vision of the Division is to be the National reference centre in Biocatalysis and a link between technological innovation and the Industry

Mission of the Division:

The Mission of the Division is to promote grassroot development using Industrial enzymes in values addition for product development for the use of the Industry.

On-going Research Project:

1. Microbial production of the following enzymes by solid state fermentation and submerged fermentation:

* Proteases

* Xylanases

* Amylase

* Glucoamylases

* Glucose Isomerase

* Pectinases

* Cellulases

2. Molecular Characterization of the identified strains through transformational studies for the enhancement of products.

3. Applicational studies of the developed enzymes for product development.

4. Production of the enzymes using large scale fermentors.

Developed Technologies:

1- Local Technology for the production of Industrial enzymes.

2- Production of Glucose syrup and fructose syrup.

3- Production of Clarified carbonated fruit juice.

4- Production of Biogas and Biofertilizer from agro-industrial wastes.

The Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi offers a 3-month practical Certificate Course in Techno-entrepreneurship Studies in conjunction with Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria. The course aims at developing and enhancing entrepreneurial skills and knowledge for self employment through the establishment of cottage, small and medium technical enterprises.
Commencement
March 03, 2018

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